"None of us makes meaning of life in a completely isolated way… One of the ways we create meaning in the world is to experience the world with other people. And to do that in a way in which we actually narrate the process, narrate the experience… context becomes a service we provide for each other."
Following along with what Gardner is saying, we will be taking a brief opportunity to extend our understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet by undertaking an exploration of individual points of shared research. With fifty-six tentacles stretching in unique directions, there is potential to draw in any number of related topics of discussion, analysis or academic research.
But we'll only have one day for this (yikes!), so get cracking early, and follow these guidelines for success.
Begin by asking yourself:
What is my favourite aspect (scene, character, stylistic choice, theme, literary device, original source material etc) of the play? (Maybe even pick two)
What is it about this aspect that has grabbed my attention?
What related aspects of the play are you most interested in? (Set-design, historical accuracy, traditional storytelling & folklore, different presentations of the play/story - opera included, etc etc)
Then:
Make a list of three-to-five questions that will teach you more about one of the above-listed aspects.
The results of your inquiry will be posted on your blog, and the link to your post must be shared below. To help with creating meaningful context around these researched ideas, form, edit and organize headings for information as it is posted (ie - if there's not a category for your topic yet, make one).
"None of us makes meaning of life in a completely isolated way… One of the ways we create meaning in the world is to experience the world with other people. And to do that in a way in which we actually narrate the process, narrate the experience… context becomes a service we provide for each other."
Gardner Campbell (via Alan Levine)
Following along with what Gardner is saying, we will be taking a brief opportunity to extend our understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet by undertaking an exploration of individual points of shared research. With fifty-six tentacles stretching in unique directions, there is potential to draw in any number of related topics of discussion, analysis or academic research.
But we'll only have one day for this (yikes!), so get cracking early, and follow these guidelines for success.
Begin by asking yourself:
What is my favourite aspect (scene, character, stylistic choice, theme, literary device, original source material etc) of the play? (Maybe even pick two)
What is it about this aspect that has grabbed my attention?
What related aspects of the play are you most interested in? (Set-design, historical accuracy, traditional storytelling & folklore, different presentations of the play/story - opera included, etc etc)
Then:
Make a list of three-to-five questions that will teach you more about one of the above-listed aspects.
Research answers to your questions. (I'll even be a dear a put the link to Wikipedia right here for you.)
Share what you are able to find.
The results of your inquiry will be posted on your blog, and the link to your post must be shared below. To help with creating meaningful context around these researched ideas, form, edit and organize headings for information as it is posted (ie - if there's not a category for your topic yet, make one).
Characters
Mercutio-by Daniel Park
Character Characteristics-Anthony
Mercutio-by Michelle
Romeo vs. Mercutio: Is it really a question? (Protagonists, and why they're boring) - Zoe
Friar Lawrence- Jen S
O Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou
Romeo - Chelsea
People we know in Romeo and Juliet. -Clayton
Character Depth
Mercutio's and Romeo's Friendship -Aman
Companions-Galen
Mercutio's Purposeful and Well Timed Death -Derek W.
The Many Themes and Personas of Romeo and Juliet
Plot/Story Development
Foreshadowing - Albert
Comic Relief- Duncan
Questions, Questions, Questions - Stephanie
Emotion - SaraH
Why So Many Words?: Monologues in Romeo and Juliet - Jennifer A
Timing - Christina
Language
Incorporating Culture from the location of the scene into the play - Vincent
Figurative Language - Jeff
Sound, Flow, & Rhythm - Cassidy
English before Shakespeare - Julien
The Shakespearian Wonders - Macguire
Shakespearean Poetic Language - Max
Irony - Emlyn
Imagery- Louise
Rhyming Couplets - Conrad
Literary Devices - Alvin
Allusions- Jonathan
Love or Infatuation? -Alisha
Typical melodramatic teenagers - Immy
Giddy Flirt and True, True love - Julianna
Shakespeare's language - Sean
Between the Lines - Isaac
Visual Artistry
Clothing and Fashion in Romeo and Juliet - Carlin
Costumes in Romeo and Juliet - Kelsey
Romeo and Juliet Stage Costumes - Lexi
History and Time Period Items
Where it all Began - Victoria
Weapons and Fighting and Violence - Emily V.
Cultural Differences - Daniel L
Did Shakespeare actually come up with the story? -Katie Shin
Shakespeare's Inspiration for Romeo and Juliet- Tyler J.
Connections and Reflections
A Speck of Black in a Sea of White - Richard
Shakespeare and His Fair City- Iris
Ways to Perform Romeo and Juliet-Kim
Adaptations of Romeo & Juliet - Emily S
Conflict
Why There is Hatred - Megan